Maintenance work on the carrier
7.11 Suspension
13.02.2018
Maintenance manual 3 302 719 en 7 - 71
GMK6300L-1
7.11 Suspension
7.11.1 Suspension struts – Checking the oil level
Oil, spare
parts, tools
– Press with connected hose (from the toolbox).
Prerequisites – The engine must be switched off and secured against unauthorised use;
à p. 2 - 3.
– Immediately before the inspection, the truck crane must be completely
lowered and returned to
on-road level; Ã Manual de instrucciones.
• Check whether oil is visible in the middle of
the inspection glass (1) on each suspension
strut.
If the oil level is too low
• Open the connection (2) – oil escapes – and
quickly connect the press with the hose.
• Inject oil until it reaches the middle of the
sight glass.
• Remove the hose and quickly close the
connection (2).
Oil in litres (gal) Designation GROVE part no.
for each suspen-
sion strut:
1.5 (0
.4)
Gear oil Rivolta S.K.D. 170 02310863
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Risk of damage due to faulty suspension struts.
If the oil level is above the upper marking on the sight glass, the suspension
strut is faulty and must be replaced.
Notify Manitowoc Crane Care or an authorised GROVE dealer.
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Risk of damage to the suspension struts due to insufficient lubrication.
It is difficult to inject the oil. Do not fill oil through the inspection glass
connections. If you do this, the oil will not reach all the lubricating points.